Poultry Breed Profiles: Meet the Welsummer
August 29, 2018The Welsummer, a breed that originated in the Netherlands, has been a breakfast-cereal mascot and is known for its earth-tone eggs.
6 Farm Animals Perfect for City Living
August 7, 2018Whether you want to keep urban farm animals as a hobby or to make some extra money, these breeds the ones you need to consider.
Goose Breed Profiles: Get to Know the Sebastopol
July 2, 2018The Sebastopol is known for its beautiful feather pattern. It’s a slightly smaller breed that’s more friendly than some others.
Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Brabanter
March 20, 2018A very old and attractive breed, the Brabanter displays a full beard in addition to a small, upright crest and muffs.
Rare Livestock Breeds Are Worth Preserving
March 19, 2018Are you considering trying something new on the farm? What about preserving an endangered livestock species of cattle, pig or sheep?
Learn the 3 A’s of the Easter Egger Chicken
March 7, 2018Learn to differentiate between Ameraucanas and Easter Eggers when you go shopping for chicks this spring.
Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Lamona
January 3, 2018The Lamona, created in the early 20th century, is a high-quality, dual-purpose chicken breed. Lamona hens typically lay more than 200 eggs a year.
7 Goose Breeds To Consider For Your Farm
June 5, 2017Whether you seek egg production, meat, a guard animal or companions with strong personalities, one or more of these goose breeds might fit in your flock.
Cayuga Duck
February 8, 2011The Cayuga is a prolific duck and can lay 100 to 150 eggs per year. They are known for their flavorful meat, ideal in dishes such as duck confit.
Sumatra Chickens
February 4, 2011The ornamental Sumatra chicken breed was originally used for fighting. Indonesian Island residents would catch Sumatra cocks during breeding season, use them in combat and release them once their seasonal aggression declined.
